Citroën C4 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130 Automatic

Fourth Report The older I get, the more I’ve started to value convenience over headline-grabbing, whizz-bang new gadgets, or supposedly life-enhancing new technology. Apple devotees will remember the technology company’s old “it just works” slogan to promote the ease of use of its computers. No need to grapple with impenetrable jargon or operating procedures; it […]

Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV

First Report Regular readers will remember our earlier attempt to run a plug-in hybrid version of the Kuga for five months last year. And while we were largely smitten with the drivetrain, being able to plug it in for electrical top-ups were brought to an abrupt end, due to a problem with the Kuga’s battery […]

Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204

There’s a lot to like about the Formentor, from the luxurious cabin and sharp exterior design that’s unique to Cupra – there’s no SEAT equivalent – to the build quality and the driving experience. The latter is something that is very different from what I’m used to when I run long-termers, because for more than […]

Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi

As a journalist specialising in transport and travel, I receive scores of press releases daily, most with little news value. And if I can’t sell a story on to a news or features editor, it’s worthless. Dead ducks today include a list of the UK’s most instagrammed road trips, Santander plugging their new ‘online marketplace’ […]

Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204

Although a plug-in hybrid isn’t the best powertrain for me, I was keen to run the Formentor to see if my preconceptions were valid. After more than 5,000 miles in three months (which means I’m half-way through the loan), everything that I expected has come to pass. I’ve found that the UK’s charging network is […]

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